Carnival Cruise Line information:
Whether it's your first as your cruise or 17th -- it's hard to remember the answers to the many questions people have when it comes to cruises. AND -- each cruise line has different rules. Hopefully, your questions will be answered below. If after reading over all of this you still have questions -- please don't hesitate to contact me!
Carnival Vacation Protection Plan
Carnival offers Vacation Protection starting at $49.00 per person. Coverage includes: Cancellation Fee Waiver, Trip Delay, Baggage Protection, Medical Expense Coverage, and Emergency Evacuation.
http://www.carnival.com/about-carnival/vacation-protection.aspx
Carnival offers Vacation Protection starting at $49.00 per person. Coverage includes: Cancellation Fee Waiver, Trip Delay, Baggage Protection, Medical Expense Coverage, and Emergency Evacuation.
http://www.carnival.com/about-carnival/vacation-protection.aspx
Faster To The Fun (FTTF)
Available on some of the Carnival Ships including the Carnival Magic. This is similar to that of a VIP program, it offers guests an opportunity to have priority check-in, boarding, access to stateroom, among other things. It is priced per stateroom, not per person, at a cost of $49.95. Availability is limited and must be purchased on Carnival.com under Shore Excursions.
http://www.carnival.com/core/faq.aspx?faq=sailandsign#q-1277264
Available on some of the Carnival Ships including the Carnival Magic. This is similar to that of a VIP program, it offers guests an opportunity to have priority check-in, boarding, access to stateroom, among other things. It is priced per stateroom, not per person, at a cost of $49.95. Availability is limited and must be purchased on Carnival.com under Shore Excursions.
http://www.carnival.com/core/faq.aspx?faq=sailandsign#q-1277264
Are Passports Required?
Carnival does NOT require passports when taking cruises that begin and end at the SAME port. You MUST bring your government issued birth certificate (suitable copy is ok) or other proof of identity listed AND a government issued photo id is required for all passengers 16 years and over.
http://www.carnival.com/Core/FAQ.aspx?faq=travel+documentation
Carnival does NOT require passports when taking cruises that begin and end at the SAME port. You MUST bring your government issued birth certificate (suitable copy is ok) or other proof of identity listed AND a government issued photo id is required for all passengers 16 years and over.
http://www.carnival.com/Core/FAQ.aspx?faq=travel+documentation
Getting to the Galveston Port
The distance from San Angelo to the port of Galveston is 450+ miles; 7 hours of driving.
http://www.carnival.com/core/faq.aspx?faq=sailandsign#q-668954
The distance from San Angelo to the port of Galveston is 450+ miles; 7 hours of driving.
http://www.carnival.com/core/faq.aspx?faq=sailandsign#q-668954
Cruise Parking
It does cost to park a vehicle at the port during a cruise. It typically runs $10.00 per day. The parking lot is guarded, lighted, and has police patrol. Luggage needs to be dropped curbside prior to parking. A shuttle carries guests (not luggage) to cruise terminal.
_http://www.portofgalveston.com/index.aspx?NID=91
How much luggage can I bring?
Carnival suggests limiting your luggage to 2 checked bags per person and each bag not to exceed 50 lbs.
http://www.carnival.com/Core/FAQ.aspx?faq=luggage+restrictions
Carnival suggests limiting your luggage to 2 checked bags per person and each bag not to exceed 50 lbs.
http://www.carnival.com/Core/FAQ.aspx?faq=luggage+restrictions
What do I wear?
Casual attire is what you will wear during the day. When it comes to dining, most evenings will be Cruise Casual attire, with 1 or 2 nights being Cruise Elegant attire.
http://www.carnival.com/Core/FAQ.aspx?faq=wear
Casual attire is what you will wear during the day. When it comes to dining, most evenings will be Cruise Casual attire, with 1 or 2 nights being Cruise Elegant attire.
http://www.carnival.com/Core/FAQ.aspx?faq=wear
Can I bring Soda or Alcohol on board?
Guests can bring on up to 12 cans/bottles of soda (not to exceed 20 oz each). At the beginning of the cruise, embarkation, guests 21 years of age or older may bring on 1 bottle of wine or champagne. *** All soda and alcohol MUST be with you carry on luggage. ***
http://www.carnival.com/Core/FAQ.aspx?faq=beverage
Guests can bring on up to 12 cans/bottles of soda (not to exceed 20 oz each). At the beginning of the cruise, embarkation, guests 21 years of age or older may bring on 1 bottle of wine or champagne. *** All soda and alcohol MUST be with you carry on luggage. ***
http://www.carnival.com/Core/FAQ.aspx?faq=beverage
Sail & Sign Account
All charges, gratuities,... on board will be charged to the credit card a guest puts on file for your cruise. The casino is the only place that will accept cash while on board.
http://www.carnival.com/core/faq.aspx?faq=sailandsign#q-544999
All charges, gratuities,... on board will be charged to the credit card a guest puts on file for your cruise. The casino is the only place that will accept cash while on board.
http://www.carnival.com/core/faq.aspx?faq=sailandsign#q-544999
Gratuities
On Carnival cruises, the tipping policy is set at $11.50 per person per day. This is paid out to staff for Dining, Stateroom, and Alternative services. This policy does NOT apply to guests under the age of 2. You can pay these at any time leading up to your sail date of your cruise. If these aren't paid by sail date, it will be billed to your Sail & Sign account for you to pay on board.
_http://www.carnival.com/Core/FAQ.aspx?faq=gratuities
On Carnival cruises, the tipping policy is set at $11.50 per person per day. This is paid out to staff for Dining, Stateroom, and Alternative services. This policy does NOT apply to guests under the age of 2. You can pay these at any time leading up to your sail date of your cruise. If these aren't paid by sail date, it will be billed to your Sail & Sign account for you to pay on board.
_http://www.carnival.com/Core/FAQ.aspx?faq=gratuities
Paying with cash and when your credit card is charged
The credit card put on file will be charged an initial hold of $75.00 at the beginning of the cruise. At the end of the cruise, a statement of all charges while on the cruise is delivered to the stateroom and the credit card on file is billed. For those paying cash, a recommended deposit is given based on the number of sail days. As a guest approaches this amount, they will be notified to deposit more money into their Sail & Sign Account.
http://www.carnival.com/core/faq.aspx?faq=sailandsign#q-544992
The credit card put on file will be charged an initial hold of $75.00 at the beginning of the cruise. At the end of the cruise, a statement of all charges while on the cruise is delivered to the stateroom and the credit card on file is billed. For those paying cash, a recommended deposit is given based on the number of sail days. As a guest approaches this amount, they will be notified to deposit more money into their Sail & Sign Account.
http://www.carnival.com/core/faq.aspx?faq=sailandsign#q-544992
Cheers Beverage Program
For guests that like to drink alcohol on board, Carnival has started this new program. It allows guests to pay a flat price for their daily alcohol drinks (up to 15 per 24 hour period). This program also gives you unlimited sodas as well. It is still in it's trial phase, but the cost runs $50.00 per person per day. This can only be purchased on board. Restrictions: Each adult (21+) in a stateroom must purchase it. Also, it must be purchased for the entire duration of the cruise, not per day.
http://www.carnival.com/Core/FAQ.aspx?faq=beverage#q-1270134
For guests that like to drink alcohol on board, Carnival has started this new program. It allows guests to pay a flat price for their daily alcohol drinks (up to 15 per 24 hour period). This program also gives you unlimited sodas as well. It is still in it's trial phase, but the cost runs $50.00 per person per day. This can only be purchased on board. Restrictions: Each adult (21+) in a stateroom must purchase it. Also, it must be purchased for the entire duration of the cruise, not per day.
http://www.carnival.com/Core/FAQ.aspx?faq=beverage#q-1270134
Unlimited Soda "Bottomless Bubbles"
While coffee, tea, lemonade, and water are complimentary on the cruise, soda is not. Guests can purchase the "Bottomless Bubbles" unlimited soda program at the beginning of the cruise for the duration of the cruise. The cost is $6.00 per adult aged 18 and older per day and $4.50 per child aged 17 and under per day.
http://www.carnival.com/core/faq.aspx?faq=sailandsign#q-544436
While coffee, tea, lemonade, and water are complimentary on the cruise, soda is not. Guests can purchase the "Bottomless Bubbles" unlimited soda program at the beginning of the cruise for the duration of the cruise. The cost is $6.00 per adult aged 18 and older per day and $4.50 per child aged 17 and under per day.
http://www.carnival.com/core/faq.aspx?faq=sailandsign#q-544436
